Singers and a musician in traditional dress beside the Colombo skyline at dusk

1–6 December 2026 · Colombo, Sri Lanka

The Festival of Sacred Sounds

South Asia 2026

“Beyond Differences Towards a Deeper Understanding of Shared Humanity”

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The festival begins in

Tuesday 1 December

Colombo, Sri Lanka · 1–6 December 2026

29Days
10Hours
05Minutes
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The programme

Six days of sacred sound

Concerts, conversations, workshops and films across Colombo. All times are Sri Lanka time.

Tuesday 1 December

  1. Workshop

    Workshop with Seema Ashroff

    Seema Ashroff

    Celebrating the power of art to unite humanity beyond borders, cultures and beliefs.

    ICES Auditorium

  2. Performance

    Tribute Performance — Hania Mariam Luthufi with Johanne & Friends

    Hania Mariam Luthufi, Johanne & Friends

    A stand-alone opening tribute to the festival.

    Jesuit Church

  3. Performance

    Tribute Performance — Café Europa

    Café Europa with Pabalu (drums)

    Poetry and drumming meet in an interdisciplinary tribute within the church.

    Jesuit Church

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The Festival of Sacred Sounds, South Asia. 1–6 December 2026, Colombo.

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